GERMANS EXPECT WAR DECLARATION BY GREECE.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 142, 15 June 1917, Page 5

GERMANS EXPECT WAR DECLARATION BY GREECE.

'(Received 1.15 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, June 14. -, The abdication of Constantine has caused a painful impression at German headquarters. The Kaiser, who was chagrined, sent sympathetic messages to Constantine and his sister, Queen Sophie. The newspapers consider it probable that Greece will declare war on the Central Powers.— (A. and N.Z.) Reuters Athens correspondent states that Constantine issued the following proclamation:—"Obeying necessity and fulfilling my duty to Greece, I am departing from my beloved country nsrith the heir to the throne, leaving my son Alexander on the throne. I beg you to accept my decision calmly, us the slightest incident may lead to a great catastrophe." King Alexander has taken the oath of accession. A French regiment has begun to land in the Piraeus.—(Reuter.)f LONDON, June 14. In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil (Minister for Blockade) eaid thar Italy had given Greece an assurance that the occupation of the towns of Northern Epirus had the exclusive object of securing the safety of the Italian ermy of Valona. He felt sure that Italy had no intention of disregarding its undertakings in the matter. It is stated that Admiral Journart informed M. Zaimis (Premier) that irhen the war is over and order which the Allies exact is established King Conetantine may resume the throne if the people wish it.— (A. and N.Z. Cable.)